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KF06 VAU

2006 Nissan Micra

Blue Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

204,265 mi
Last recorded204,265 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF06 VAU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 204,265 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Light Corrosion To Rear Chassis / Under Body

Little reserve travel on hand Brake Lever

Fail 6 Dec 2021 204,263 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Light Corrosion To Rear Chassis / Under Body

Little reserve travel on hand Brake Lever

Pass 23 Oct 2020 197,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 189,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from sump

Fail 26 Mar 2019 189,058 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

oil leak from sump

Pass 13 Mar 2018 185,364 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 185,364 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 181,722 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 177,816 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 177,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 177,755 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear axle bushes cracking

front panel damaged and bent

heat shield on front pipe loose

offside rear brake pipe corroded

oil leak on engine

rear wiper blade split

reverse light not working

sump pan corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 167,933 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 153,521 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres worn on edgers

slight oil leak from sump its corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2013 153,521 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all four tyres worn on edgers

slight oil leak from sump its corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2012 133,031 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 133,031 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 111,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 111,360 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 82,520 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 82,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 61,268 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 61,268 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,710 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 48,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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KF06 VAU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Blue with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KF06 VAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KF06 VAU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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